Our gracious server Char poured our wines, allowing us as many as we wanted because we waited for the crowd to clear out and for her to set up the tasting bar. was here to taste the red wines, but the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2008 Argetsinger Vineyard Dry Riesling stole the show. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards. MORE >>

also opened a couple of white wines from Octavin Home Wine Bar. Chardonnay was disappointing, but a review on the Sauvignon Blanc is coming up next post. also hope to pick up some Long Island wines and visit a few of the many wine bars in Manhattan. This one was a bit different. Started out OK. Shirley had other plans. MORE >>

The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). They buzz with energy, some say "wildness." It works. MORE >>

Curious name yet a very good wine from the people behind Clif Bar & Company, headed by winemakers Bruce Regalia and Sarah Gott. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2010. Terrezas de los Andes. MORE >>

New Zealand is usually associated with Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the minds of American consumers, so it was refreshing to try the different styles and varietals. The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc is crafted for the 'table not the bar" with orange peel flavors overlying a pure tropical melon base. Quite delicious! MORE >>